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What It's Been Like Running a Jiu-Jitsu Business Right Now
What It's Been Like Running a Jiu-Jitsu Business Right Now
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What It's Been Like Running a Jiu-Jitsu Business Right Now

2020 has been quite the year for all businesses. Our industry specifically was hit quite hard. With all the gyms closed, and all the uncertainty, sales fell off a cliff earlier this year. As a jiu-jitsu brand owner it was a hard place to be in. We had strong sales to close out 2019. January and February were good as well, so we made some big orders to keep up with demand. But COVID hit and Inve...
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Why You Need to Edit Your Jiu-Jitsu, And How to Do It

Why You Need to Edit Your Jiu-Jitsu, And How to Do It
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
In writing, like in jiu-jitsu, editing is where half of the learning takes place.
Joseph Hannan
Posted on September 03, 2020
Joseph Hannan
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Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Tripped Up By Training Takedowns

Tripped Up By Training Takedowns
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
As I progress through my jiu-jitsu journey, the only thing I learn is how little I know. This is a sentiment I’ve noticed nearly everyone grows to adopt. Jiu-jitsu is one of the world’s great, humbling endeavors.
Nick C
Posted on August 26, 2020
Nick C
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Reasons to be Your Teammates’ Biggest Fan

Reasons to be Your Teammates’ Biggest Fan
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
Jiu-jitsu is a competitive sport. The essence of every roll is to tap or positionally dominate your opponent. Inevitably that breeds a sense of rivalry with your teammates, but it doesn't have to be that way!
Tom Wortman
Posted on August 19, 2020
Tom Wortman
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Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Some Differences Between Training at a Big Name Academy vs.a Local Academy

Some Differences Between Training at a Big Name Academy vs.a Local Academy
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
Picking a jiu-jitsu academy is difficult. Almost every city offers a whole range of schools. Do you want to train under a legend and roll with a fleet of world champions? Or do you prefer a more intimate school where ...
Tom Wortman
Posted on August 07, 2020
Tom Wortman
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How to Boost Your BJJ Learning Ability

How to Boost Your BJJ Learning Ability
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
Jiu-Jitsu is the ideal martial art for learning addicts. It’s a game that alluringly combines skill and luck. I’ve heard many compare it to chess. But to borrow an idea from Annie Duke’s book, Thinking in Bets, jiu-ji...
Joseph Hannan
Posted on July 29, 2020
Joseph Hannan
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Coming to Terms with Being a BJJ Nomad

Coming to Terms with Being a BJJ Nomad
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
In nearly a decade of practicing jiu-jitsu, I have been a member of at least seven different academies. I have never received more than one promotion from the same instructor. 
Corey Stockton
Posted on July 22, 2020
Corey Stockton
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The Excitement of Training With New Partners

The Excitement of Training With New Partners
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
It’s completely obvious and understandable why some people would forgo training currently. I honestly expected a few less partners than previous times. However, something which I didn’t expect was an influx of new fac...
Nick C
Posted on July 16, 2020
Nick C
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Lessons from Breaking an Arm

Lessons from Breaking an Arm
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
The process of breaking my arm and then coming back to jiu-jitsu taught me some life lessons. Here are three...
Tom Wortman
Posted on July 08, 2020
Tom Wortman
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Making Small Adjustments Can Amplify Your Progress

Making Small Adjustments Can Amplify Your Progress
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
Over time, the accumulative small adjustments you’ve made can become the connective tissue of your jiu-jitsu game. They are the details you recognize in every scenario that give you a little bit more pressure, a sligh...
Corey Stockton
Posted on July 02, 2020
Corey Stockton
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Every Moment is The Moment

Every Moment is The Moment
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
 Every moment in a match is the moment. It’s the moment that drives you closer to winning -- including the moments where everything seems to be going wrong, where all hope seems to be lost. This is when we must look w...
Joseph Hannan
Posted on June 24, 2020
Joseph Hannan
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Three Ways to Keep Motivated When Forced from Jiu-Jitsu for an Extended Time

Three Ways to Keep Motivated When Forced from Jiu-Jitsu for an Extended Time
Jiu-Jitsu Advice
There are times when we are forced away from Jiu-Jitsu for an extended period. Maybe we needed more balance in our lives. Maybe a major injury snuck up on us. Or maybe you are stuck in a once in a lifetime (we hope) p...
Tom Wortman
Posted on June 10, 2020
Tom Wortman
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